We want to welcome the New Year more than ever during this COVID time of uncertainty. At last, it’s here! Our ideas and energy are at an all-time high, so we thought we’d share a few tips to help you make your home look better for the New Year. And if you want to buy or sell then content Cincinnati real estate can help you.
A CLEAN SWEEP
This first tip, on the other hand, won’t cost you a dime, but it will make a huge difference. Declutter! Yes, give away, recycle, or throw away anything in your home that doesn’t add value. Clean the driveway and get rid of the spider webs. Give your home a new look and some trim. A wise woman once told me, “If you’re feeling down and want to feel good about yourself right away, go sweep the floor.” She was right, it does work like a charm, so let’s clean up so we can start the New Year with a clean slate.
A RAY OF LIGHT
Have a few light fixtures that look dirty? Try swapping them out for cool, new gears for a quick way to make your bike look fresh. Replace any dead or dim bulbs to make the room shine brightly. Adding lights to the outside as well as the inside will give a new welcome to the new year. In the same way, look for a chandelier that will be the focal point of your living room or dining table. Adding light is a simple and inexpensive way to make your rooms look newer.
LIVING LUXE
In the new year, it would be great to have living rooms that are both fun and relaxing. Whether you’re having a small group of COVID-approved guests over or just taking some time for yourself, it’s always a good idea to invest in the newest and most stylish seating. If you have room, setting up a little outdoor dining area just for dinner parties can be a nice way to set the scene. If you haven’t already, now would also be a good time to get those new appliances and home automation systems installed. Let’s make this the year we finish all the home improvement projects we’ve been putting off.
KITCHEN UPGRADES
The kitchen is the most important room in the house. Painting or refinishing the cabinets, if not replacing them together, can give them a cheery look. Sounds hard, right? Just replacing the backsplash or countertops is a surefire way to give the kitchen a new look and give it some life.
GET FLOORED
There are a lot of options for flooring, from moody cement tiles to swanky marble. Changing the flooring makes a big difference. But if you have classic hardwood floors that you could never pull up, polishing them and laying out a soft area rug or a luxurious silk rug can add a lot of warmth.
BATHING BEAUTIES
A bathroom is a place where your guests might hang out. Even though remodeling a bathroom is a lot of work, it’s worth it! You might want a spa-like atmosphere, or you might like the sleek look for the new year. How about a black-only bathroom to make your 2022 different? If you don’t want to do a full remodel, you can make a bathroom look better just by changing the style of the sinks, lights, or faucets. Fixtures made of brushed nickel, crystal, or glass, and mirrors that shine can make a room look instantly sophisticated. The finishing touch can be a few new sets of towels and some fresh flowers.
NO BIG DEAL
But getting your house ready for the new year doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. You can swap out the old doorknobs, locks, and switch plates that are dragging your house down, just like you did with the bathroom fixtures. Adding a bar cart and new cabinet hardware that match the new fixtures can also make serving drinks a pleasure. Adding a few coats of paint to the walls and outside will give the place a polished look with little work. Putting effort into the little things can make your rooms look complete and modern with little work. Let’s try again in 2022!
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